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| Models of ABA in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czech Republic |
| Monday, September 30, 2019 |
| 4:30 PM–5:20 PM |
| Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Level 2, Meeting Room 24/25 |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Chair: Katerina Cizkova (PENDING) |
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| Specifics of a Behavior-Analytical Work in Czech Republic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Consultation Model |
| Domain: Service Delivery |
| KATERINA CIZKOVA (ABA centrum), Katrin Telin (ABA centrum) |
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| Abstract: Applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the Czech republic (CZ) is an emerging field and as such has to operate in very specific conditions compared to the western model. With only two board certified analytics, two official ABA centers and handful of clinicians heading towards the certification in the whole country, our work has evolved into a consultation model with emphasis put on the parents in the role of therapists. The limitations are not only with respect to the number of clinicians and related time constraints but also to the financial restrictions since the work is funded by the parents themselves. Our center specializes in work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and we focus on assessment, creation and implemention of the program and in the same time we are training parents and other caretakers while monitoring procedural integrity. We also strive to train new practitioners as well as experts from other fields in pursuit of ABA dissemination and improvement of services for the families. We are aware not only of possible limitations of this model but also of huge benefits that have emerged with its development and are worth supporting and spreading. |
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